Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki : श्री कुंजबिहारी की आरती

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki is one of the most famous Aartis of Lord Krishna. Krishna, the Hindu god of compassion, love, and tenderness. He is one of the popular Indian divinities, worshipped throughout the country. Krishna’s birthday is revered as Janmashtami by Hindus all-over. 

Among many hymns written on Lord Krishna, one popular mantra is “Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki”. Bihari is one of the thousand names of Lord Krishna and Kunj refers to lush green groves of Vrindavan. Kunj Bihari means, the one who roams in greenery of Vrindavan, the supreme Lord Krishna. It has been scripted in various languages as written below:

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki : श्री कुंजबिहारी जी की आरती

आरती कुंजबिहारी की, श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की।
गले में बैजंती माला, बजावै मुरली मधुर बाला।
श्रवण में कुण्डल झलकाला, नंद के आनंद नंदलाला।
गगन सम अंग कांति काली, राधिका चमक रही आली।
रतन में ठाढ़े बनमाली;
भ्रमर सी अलक, कस्तूरी तिलक, चंद्र सी झलक;
ललित छवि श्यामा प्यारी की॥
श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की॥
आरती कुंजबिहारी की
श्री गिरिधर कृष्णमुरारी की॥

जहां ते प्रकट भई गंगा, कलुष कलि हारिणि श्रीगंगा।
स्मरण ते होत मोह भंगा;
बसी शिव शीश, जटा के बीच, हरै अघ कीच;
चरन छवि श्रीबनवारी की॥
श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की॥
आरती कुंजबिहारी की
श्री गिरिधर कृष्णमुरारी की॥

चमकती उज्ज्वल तट रेनू, बज रही वृंदावन बेनू।
चहुं दिसि गोपि ग्वाल धेनू;
हंसत मृदु मंद,चांदनी चंद, कटत भव फंद;
टेर सुन दीन भिखारी की॥
श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की॥
आरती कुंजबिहारी की
श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की॥
आरती कुंजबिहारी की, श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की॥
आरती कुंजबिहारी की, श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की॥

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki Lyrics in English

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki

Gale Mein Baijanti Mala, Bajave Murali Madhur Bala
Shravan Mein Kundal Jhalakala, Nand Ke Anand Nandlala

Gagan Sam Ang Kanti Kali, Radhika Chamak Rahi Aali
Latan Mein Thadhe Banamali
Bhramar Si Alak, Kasturi Tilak, Chandra Si Jhalak
Lalit Chavi Shyama Pyari Ki
Shri Giradhar Krishnamuraari Ki

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki ||1||

Kanakmay Mor Mukut Bilse, Devata Darsan Ko Tarse
Gagan So Suman Raasi Barse
Baje Murchang, Madhur Mridang, Gwaalin Sang
Atual Rati Gop Kumaari Ki
Shri Giradhar Krishna Murari Ki

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki ||2||

Jahaan Te Pragat Bhayi Ganga, Kalush Kali Haarini Shri Ganga,
Smaran Te Hot Moh Bhanga
Basi Shiv Shish, Jataa Ke Biich, Harei Agh Kiich;
Charan Chhavi Shri Banvaari Ki.
Shri Giradhar Krishnamuraari Ki…

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki ||3||

Chamakati Ujjawal Tat Renu, Baj Rahi Vrindavan Benu
Chahu Disi Gopi Gwaal Dhenu
Hansat Mridu Mand, Chandani Chandra, Katat Bhav Phand
Ter Sun Diin Bhikhaarii Kii
Shri Giradhar Krishnamuraari Ki

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki ||4||

Translation of Kunj Bihari Aarti :

We perform an āratī of Śrīkrsna, Who is Giridhara, and Who roams in the gardens

We perform an āratī of Śrīkrsna, Who has a garland of vaijayantī flowers in the neck, Who is a child and plays melodious flute, Who has shining hoops in the ears, Who is the dear one of Nanda.

We perform an āratī of Śrīkrsna, Who has a body like clouds, Who has a dark resplendence, Who has Rādhikā shining as a friend, Who is standing inside the creepers and shrubs, Who has dark-tresses of the color of bumble-bee, Who has a forehead mark of kastūrī, Whose glance is like the Moon, Who has an artistic appearance, Who is the dear one of Śyāmā, Who is Giridhara, and Who roams in the gardens.||1||

We perform an āratī of Śrīkrsna, Who has a golden crown of peacock’s feathers, Who is sought-after by the demi-gods for a glance, Who is showered with flowers from the skies, Who is adorned with the sounds of murchanìga¹ and mròdanìga while being with the cow-maids, Who has the immeasurable charming company of Gop Kumari Shri RadhaRani ji.||2||

We perform an āratī of Śrīkrsna, from Whose feet the river Ganìgā appeared — the river which absolves all the dirt within us, the river which when remembered destroys passion, the river which falls and resides inside the matted-tress of Śiva, the river which absolves mud-like sin, The River is just like the shadow of feets of Banavārī.||3||

The white-sand is shining on the banks (of Yamunā), the flutes of Vrundāvana are playing, and there are cows, cow-maids and milkmen everywhere. Lord Krishna is beautifully smiling amidst those in the presence of joyful Moon and Moonlight. The shackles of life are destroyed by having a glance of this scene. We perform an āratī of Śrīkròsònòa, Who destroys the grief of weak, Who is Giridhara, and Who roams in the gardens.||4||

1. Why is Lord Krishna called Kunj Bihari?
   ‘Kunj’ signifies Arbor, ie, a garden surrounded by trees and ‘Bihari’ signifies who goes there to invest energy. Along these lines, ‘Kunj-Bihari’ signifies Lord Krishna, the person who goes to or likes investing energy in the lovely gardens which are obscure from various sides.
2. On what all occasion is the aarti recited?
   Aarti kunj bihari ki shri girdhar krishna murari ki is presented on numerous events associated with Lord Krishna like on Krishna Janmashtami, and so on. This Aarti is recounted to look for the gifts of Lord Krishna. It is additionally presented in numerous Hindu homes while they state their daily prayers.
3. What is the best time to recite Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki?
   The aarti can be chanted twice a day, which is early morning and evening time.
4. What other name is Kunj Bihari also known as?
   Lord Krishna or Kunj Bihari is also known by popular names like Achyuta, Banke Bihari, Dinabandhu, Gopala, Madhava, Murari, Nangopala, Nandalal, Keshava, Ghanshyam, Giridhari, Govinda and many more.

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